You’ve probably seen articles in recent years warning of the dangers of sitting. The headlines often call sitting “the new smoking.”
A study found that media stories comparing sitting to smoking have gone up 1,200% since 2012. And standing desks have become a major office trend.
But the fact is, sitting is not the new smoking.
Not even close…
A team of researchers from the U.S.,… Read More
You may have heard that “sitting is new smoking.”[1]
It’s a way of saying that sitting too much takes a toll on your health that is comparable to smoking. Researchers have found that remaining in a seated position for hours at a time without getting up increases the risk of cancer, diabetes, and heart disease.
Now, new research shows that sitting with your legs crossed in a chair is particularly damaging.… Read More